FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. – The No. 2 ranked McKendree University women's bowling team went a perfect 5-0 on Friday at the first day of the Bearcat Hammer Open held here at the St. Clair Bowl. With a pinfall of 4,675, the Bearcats finished the first day of competition in third place overall.

On Friday, the Bearcats opened with an 882-763 win over North Central College, before picking up a 961-877 win over Aurora University, a 1,012-829 win over 21st-ranked Wisconsin-Whitewater, a 922-779 win over Carthage College and they ended the first day of action with an 898-751 win over Alabama A&M.

The Bearcats will face No. 1 ranked Nebraska, Kentucky Wesleyan, No. 3 ranked Arkansas State, Carroll (Wis.) and No. 15 ranked Maryville University on Saturday as those teams will play a traditional format beginning at 9 a.m.

In addition to McKendree going 5-0 on Friday, Arkansas State, Aurora, Maryville and Tusculum each went 4-1, while Nebraska and Central Missouri both went 3-2.

Results from Friday and Saturday will determine the seeding for Sunday's bracket. During the championship tournament on Sunday, each team will play best-of-seven Baker matches. 

Bearcat Hammer Open Current Standings (Pinfall after first day of competition)

Arkansas State (4,824)

Nebraska (4,745)

McKendree (4,675)

Maryville (4,615)

Tusculum (4,461)

Lewis (4,384)

Kentucky Wesleyan (4,373)

Wisconsin-Whitewater (4,371)

Central Missouri (4,348)

Aurora (4,312)

Quincy (4,246)

Drury (4,232)

Carroll (4,131)

Carthage (4,099)

North Central College (4,051)

Alabama A&M (3,715)